6. Write your seed phrase down or save it to a file. It’s better to write the phrase on paper and put it somewhere very safe, as computer files can be hacked. Click I’ve copied it somewhere safe to continue.

And you’re done! MetaMask automatically creates an Ethereum wallet for you and displays the basic account information.

Receiving Ether or Tokens

As with any crypto account, you don’t need to be logged in or have your wallet open to receive funds or tokens: the Ethereum blockchain maintains a public ledger of everything sent to your account. However, you need to log in to MetaMask to get your public wallet address.

Let’s assume you’re buying ether on CoinBase. When you get to the point where you have to enter your wallet address, follow these steps:

1. Click the MetaMask icon. If you’re not logged in (remember the security warning!), enter your password and click Unlock.

2. Click the ellipsis (…) next to your first account’s name. Select Copy Address to Clipboard (or Show QR Code to scan with a mobile device).

3. Paste the address into the CoinBase (or other) web page. Your wallet address is a long string of numbers and letters, starting with 0x. It should look something like this:

Your wallet address is like your bank account and branch numbers: it’s safe to share with anyone who wants to send you ether or tokens.

Sending Ether

MetaMask has a native interface for sending ether:

1. Log in to your MetaMask DEN.

2. Click Send.

3. Enter the recipient’s Ethereum wallet address and how much ether you want to send, then click Next. Note that MetaMask remembers the addresses to which you send ether, simplifying future transactions.

4. Check the details of your transaction carefully and click Accept to send your ether. Use either Reject or the back arrow next to the title to cancel.

And your ether is on its way to the recipient.

Sending Tokens

Although you can receive tokens with your MetaMask wallet, the browser extension doesn’t yet have an interface for sending them. To send tokens from your wallet, you’ll have to use a third-party site such as MyEtherWallet.

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